Category Archives: Inspiration

Going Batty

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

Last week you saw Jan post about the spin in Wheels on Fire. LINK It was lots of fun and I bought a lovely batt from  Judy Kavanagh etsy.com/ca/shop/JudyKavanagh I loved the colours and it made me think of a wild landscape. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fairs and Shows, Inspiration, Spinning, Surface Design, Uncategorized, Wet Felting, Wool | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

Fossils, Landscape and Sunlight

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

Now that I have completed the fossil piece, I have to decide how to finish and frame it. This is always my least favorite part of the process. I usually just want to do whatever is easiest. Now if I … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishing/Framing, Inspiration, Mixed Media | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

More from the Knitting & Stitching Show in London

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

The last time I wrote I shared some of the artwork I loved at the Knitting & Stitching Show. This time I’m sharing a bit more, with a special focus on my favourite artist this year. *** Please note: this … Continue reading →

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A class with Moy MacKay

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

Last week I had the opportunity to take a 2 day class with Moy MacKay. I went with a couple of friends and we had a great time.  We did the wet felting on day one. We had 2 pictures to … Continue reading →

Posted in Classes, Demo, Design, Inspiration, Needle Felting, Uncategorized, Wet Felting | Tagged , , , , | 28 Comments

A brief glimpse into the Knitting & Stitching Show in London

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

This weekend the biggest fibre and fabric-related event in Europe happened right here in London. Every year I volunteer for my spinning guild and, in return, I get a free pass for all days. Although the Knitting & Stitching Show … Continue reading →

Posted in embroidery, Free Motion Stitching, Guest Artists, Guest Writer, Inspiration, Mixed Media, natural wools, Other Fibers, Shows, Stitching | Tagged , | 17 Comments

Time for the Holiday Exchange Again.

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

Hi readers, it’s that time of year again where we start to think of the holiday season. We like to do an annual holiday exchange over at the forum.  We will be doing a felt card or postcard. It doesn’t matter … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Inspiration, Needle Felting, Nuno Felting, Uncategorized, Wet Felting | Tagged , | 10 Comments

Inspiration

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

I was running out of ideas for a blog post since I haven’t had a chance to make or do anything this week, and Ruth suggested an Inspiration post. We’ve had a lot of rain recently, but actually had a … Continue reading →

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